Marked: Season One

Arts Documentary hosted by Peter Ginn, published by History Channel in 2010 - English narration


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Marked: Season One
From prison and street gang marks to U.S. military tattoos, Marked unravels the meanings behind these secret symbols. Travel to some of the most menacing places in the world for an inside look at modern-day societies whose ultimate symbols of acceptance are tattoos earned through unique rites of passage.
From outlaw bikers to hardcore prison gangs, HISTORY" uncovers the culture and customs of these fringe societies, delving into the minds of its members as they explain what the mysterious ink decorating their bodies means on the streets, inside prisons and to them personally. 
Tattoo artists and cultural experts explain the technique and history behind these "marks" and the groups they adorn, putting the experiences of the main characters into perspective and detailing a world in which initiation rites, turf wars and the fierce pride of belonging to an outlaw family are all part of the territory. 
From prison and street gang marks to U.S. military tattoos, Marked unravels the meanings behind these secret symbols. 

" This documentary series explores in depth the history of the tattoo worldwide.




6)  Death of the Yakuza 
No criminal group in the world is more closely identified with tattoos than the largest: Japan's Yakuza, 80,000 strong. In this episode of Marked, we go deep into Japan's underground for an exclusive look at the stunning full body-suits of ink thatmark the skin of today's yakuza. Hidden within the layers of spectacular imagery are secret codes that reach back far into Japan's bloody samurai history: violent warriors, images of hell, prostitutes, and a range of predators from tigers to dragons. Wehear from yakuza as they share stories of their criminal pasts, the significance of their tattoos, and the pain they experienced in getting most of their bodies tattooed the old fashioned way: by getting poked over and over again with needles fastened tothe ends of sticks. Master tattoo artist and former yakuza boss Horizen guides us through the intricate process of creating a traditional Japanese tattoo, or tebori, from scratch, demystifying this ancient craft in which everything, from making the inkto sharpening the needles, is done by hand.

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 * Video Codec: x264 CABAC
 * Video Bitrate: 1863 Kbps
 * Video Aspect Ratio: 1.733
 * Video Resolution: 720 x 400 (16.9)
 * Audio Codec: AC3
 * Audio Bitrate: 128 Kbps CBR 48KHz
 * Audio Channels: 2
 * Run-Time: 45 mins
 * Framerate: 29FPS
 * Number of Parts: 6
 * Part Size: 638 MB
 * Encoded by: Harry65
 * Source: DVD



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1)  Further Information 
http://screenhead.com/2010/06/marked-the-complete-season-one-dvd-review-a-history-of-tattooing/